Meet the Clerk
Karen L. Haas is the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. She is the 34th person to serve as Clerk.
The Clerk has lots of jobs. Her most important job is to keep track of all votes by Members of the House of Representatives.
The Clerk serves for two years and is elected by the Members of the House on the first day of each new Congress.
The Clerk has lots of jobs. Her most important job is to keep track of all votes by Members of the House of Representatives.
The Clerk serves for two years and is elected by the Members of the House on the first day of each new Congress.
More Cool Stuff
This is the second time that Karen L. Haas has been the Clerk.
Glossary
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